Prepare for a career in Live Sound and Event Technology at District Music Hall
Scholarships Available — No One Turned Away
New Sessions start the week of September 15
The New Haven Center for Performing Arts, Inc. (NHCPA), in collaboration with Factory Underground, is excited to offer hands-on training in sound engineering and event technology. Our workshops will take place at NHCPA’s District Music Hall in Norwalk, CT.
As a fully operational, state-of-the-art concert venue, District Music Hall is uniquely equipped to teach essential skills in this growing field. Workshops will begin in August 2025 and will meet weekly for 16 weeks.
Key Features of Our Workshops:
- Taught in an 1,100 capacity state of the art concert venue
- Access to top-quality professional audio equipment
- Hands-on experience with live sound mixing
- Real-world training in a professional theater environment
- Focus on mixing live music performances
Career Paths:
- Live Event Producer
- Stage Technician
- Live Sound Engineer
- Touring Audio Engineer
- Audio Technician
We are committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment for everyone and offer:
- Sliding Scale Fees: We believe in accessible education, so we employ a sliding scale for workshop fees to accommodate varying financial situations.
- Scholarships Available: We offer scholarships to those who qualify, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent participation.
- Inclusive Policy: No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Join us in enhancing your skills and pursuing opportunities in event and content production technology. Together, we can elevate our local arts community!
Thanks to support from the community, we can provide these opportunities to anyone interested, regardless of financial circumstance.
New Haven Center for Performing Arts, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation operating College Street Music Hall, New Haven, CT, Westville Music Bowl (formerly the Connecticut Tennis Center), New Haven, CT, and District Music Hall, Norwalk, CT.
Our mission is to preserve and operate its venues as 21st century performing arts centers, presenting the most contemporary performing artists. Our venues serve as gathering places that provide a focal point of cultural activities for diverse audiences, and providing significant economic impact in New Haven, central Connecticut, and Fairfield County.
Our vision includes offering free or affordable programs that support the arts and education and make a difference in the quality for our neighbors, incluiding underserved communities we can elevate through career training, and the performing arts.
Learn Alongside Industry Experts
Through our partnership with local recording studio Factory Underground, students gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art stage equipment—both in and out of the classroom—while learning from industry professionals who bring real-world expertise to every session.
For more information on enrollment and upcoming workshops, please visit this page.